Ted Cruz discusses CHIPS Act, pushes to streamline permitting process for plants
Senator Ted Cruz made an appearance in Williamson County as he pushed for legislation that would streamline construction at semiconductor factories, like the Samsung plant in Taylor.
Taylor Samsung plant on target to be operational by end of 2024
Samsung says the Taylor plant is on target to be operational by the end of the year, but it's unknown when production would begin.
Taylor teen has been missing for more than two weeks
Taylor police are searching for a teen runaway who has been missing for more than two weeks.
3 sentenced for distributing fentanyl that resulted in Coupland teen's death
The three were sentenced to multiple years in prison for distributing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a Coupland teen.
Old Taylor High School turned into small business shopping center
It's been 100 years since Old Taylor High School opened its doors to teach young minds, but now it serves a different purpose: home to 27 small businesses, eateries, and specialty shops.
Taylor voters will have final say on city council pay raise
Earlier this year, more than 1300 residents signed a petition opposing the Taylor City Council's move to give itself a 4,000 percent pay raise. That inspired another petition, presented to council this week.
Taylor woman hopes to restore & reopen historic Howard Theatre
A woman is hoping to bring the Howard back to glory after it was forced to close due to the pandemic and its pipes bursting during the 2021 freeze.
City of Taylor approves petition against 4,000 percent pay raise for council members
Taylor residents are voicing their opposition to the city council's decision to increase their pay by 4,000 percent. Over 1300 people have signed a petition against the decision, which was approved by the City.
Taylor Samsung chip plant hires at Williamson County job fair
The new Samsung chip plant in Taylor won't open until the end of 2024, but the company is already looking to hire central Texans to work at the facility.
Taylor man found guilty of sexually abusing children sentenced to life in prison
A Williamson County jury found Juan J. Banda guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
WilCo opens office in South Korea to encourage companies to expand in Central Texas
The WilCo Economic Development Partnership, a group of elected officials and business leaders from Williamson County, announced that they’ve opened an office 7,000 miles away in Seoul, South Korea.
Firework violations could cost residents thousands of dollars
Fireworks violations could cost residents thousands of dollars in fines.
Fourth of July celebrations in the Austin area
Celebrate Independence Day with some of our favorite celebrations and firework shows across Austin and central Texas!
Austin FC nonprofit, partners unveil new soccer mini-pitch in Taylor
4ATX Foundation, Austin FC's nonprofit arm, along with the City of Taylor and other partners, unveiled their seventh mini-pitch in the central Texas area at Murphy Park in Taylor, Texas.
Taylor ISD finds new ways to attract teachers to work for its district
Taylor ISD is finding new ways to attract teachers to work for its district.
Juneteenth 2023: How to celebrate in and around Austin
Celebrate Juneteenth in and around Austin with festivals and events throughout next week!
Search for Taylor woman's killer continues almost two decades later
In this "Missing in Texas", FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow speaks with investigators and the family of Taylor woman Katara Johnson, who was just 21 when she was brutally murdered in her home in 2004.
Taylor City Council votes in favor of new special events policy amid holiday parade controversy
The City of Taylor found itself in the middle of a controversy when LGBTQ+ supporters were excluded from last year's annual parade.
Williamson County, state officials sign major computer chip relocation deal
South Korea officially opened a new business incubator in downtown Austin on the heels of deals signed by Texas and Williamson County with a South Korean government nonprofit that aims to help Korean business expand globally.
Elderly Taylor couple receives new roof thanks to veterans assistance program
A little more than 400 veterans have been helped by the program which began in 2016.